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Rune_Master - Aug 15, 2007 - 01:42 PM
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Hey all!

Sorry for the delay, but we just got our official date...Saturday September 29th.

The first (and hopefully annual!) Bloodbowl For A Cure is going to be held at Showcase Comics in Bryn Mawr, PA.

BBFAC is a charity event benefitting the American Diabetes Association. All proceeds raised by this event will go towards a donation page for the Step Up against Diabetes event in Philadelphia this October. (visit www.diabetes.org/stepup for more info)

BBFAC will be a one-day three-round tourney. Not sure if it will be NAF-sanctioned (a little late I admit, but I am not above grovelling! Wink

) APPROVED! Thanks Brian!

A nominal $10 fee will be charged.

Prize support has been offered, soon to be secured...

T-shirts still a possibility...

Raffle for other prizes possibly including a custom pitch?! Hmmmmmmm.....

WEBSITE IS UPDATED with site info, rules, and such. www.bloodbowlforacure.com

And please, if you can't attend for whatever reason (other commitments, too far for a one-day, I hate Philly, etc...), please visit http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?px=3684795&pg=personal&fr_id=4590 and make a donation. Every $$$ counts!

Hoping for a great turnout and hoping to see you there!

Clan_Skaven - Aug 15, 2007 - 03:11 PM
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What an amazing idea, GREAT JOB!

Eric.R. - Aug 15, 2007 - 07:37 PM
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I am soo tempted, I spent the last [Canadian] long weekend in PA and did not want to leave. Seriously, if it were not for the people I drove down I would have called in sick for the rest of the week. This would give me more of a reason to return. Will have to check my Calendar.

KarlLagerbottom - Aug 15, 2007 - 07:45 PM
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Yeah dude...please too...it would be cool to win another Multi-Spoon winner. Smile

Then again...that many spoons in one place may be dangerous. Smile

Rune_Master - Aug 15, 2007 - 08:25 PM
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KarlLagerbottom wrote:

Then again...that many spoons in one place may be dangerous. Smile

That's why I am organizing this one and not participating!

BTW Rob, not done updating site yet, but you will be registrant #1! Very Happy

Jonny_P - Aug 16, 2007 - 12:27 PM
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Great idea....good luck with the tourney and donations!!!

KarlLagerbottom - Aug 16, 2007 - 05:44 PM
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Rune_Master wrote:

BTW Rob, not done updating site yet, but you will be registrant #1! Very Happy

Cool...looks like we are starting from the bottom up. Smile

Rune_Master - Aug 17, 2007 - 06:31 AM
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Jonny_P -

Thank you for your generous donation. It is greatly appreciated.

Joe

Eric.R. - Aug 17, 2007 - 09:25 AM
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Well, just looked at the calendar and relised I cannot make it out. My buddy's Stag and Doe is the same day and I cannot split on them.

I guess I will have to find another justification for going down to PA.

Rune_Master - Aug 20, 2007 - 11:35 AM
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Forum is active!

Sign up for the tourney, sign in here or at the BBFAC forum, and start laying the smack down and making your challenges now!

BTW - consideration will be given for first round matches to challenges made in the forum! Twisted Evil

KarlLagerbottom - Aug 20, 2007 - 12:50 PM
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Yeah Bampf...I throw the gauntlet down!

I stab at thee..

bampf - Aug 20, 2007 - 10:32 PM
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Someone REALLY wants another spoon...

KarlLagerbottom - Aug 21, 2007 - 06:35 PM
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bampf wrote:

Someone REALLY wants another spoon...

Ouch!

Not even a smiley to soften the blow. Gosh! Confused

Zinak - Aug 26, 2007 - 11:47 AM
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i smile for Bampf because Bampf does not smile

Zinak

KarlLagerbottom - Sep 06, 2007 - 04:43 PM
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Zinak wrote:

i smile for Bampf because Bampf does not smile

Zinak

PREFACE: Yes, it has taken me 10+ days to come up with this witty retort,

Yeah? Well who is going to cry for him when I beat him at the BBFAC? Huh? Well?

Yeah...that's what I thought!

Confused

Hmmm...maybe I'll think on that a bit more. Sad

EDIT: Edited to provide image statistical jack@ssery. Smile

KarlLagerbottom - Sep 13, 2007 - 10:35 AM
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Nice...we are really starting to get some folks registering for the event. Nice work Rune_Master!

Is it fair to say that I am going to Kick @SS to support the American Diabetes Association? Smile

Bashy Lizards Rule!

Rune_Master - Sep 13, 2007 - 11:02 AM
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Pretty psyched myself! Sure, only 8 registrants so far, but we know there are another half dozen either on the fence or who haven't gotten around to "officially" signing up yet. Plus, 8 coaches / 7 different races. Anyone willing to sign up and keep that trend of unique teams going? Aw hell, use whoever you want, just show up! Very Happy

jaylazer - Sep 13, 2007 - 11:18 AM
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I'm excited about the turnout. Should be a load of fun.

Since I'm one of the two Orc teams, I'll gladly change to a different race.

Rune_Master - Sep 13, 2007 - 11:52 AM
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jaylazer wrote:

I'm excited about the turnout. Should be a load of fun.

Since I'm one of the two Orc teams, I'll gladly change to a different race.

Was just joshing. Use whatever team you want. (but if you use the Orcs you need to get a better name!) Wink

jaylazer - Sep 13, 2007 - 11:56 AM
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Rune_Master wrote:

Was just joshing. Use whatever team you want. (but if you use the Orcs you need to get a better name!) Wink

Hey. That team name has now been immortalized. Before then it was crappy ... now it's great!!!!!

Rune_Master - Sep 13, 2007 - 12:17 PM
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jaylazer wrote:

Hey. That team name has now been immortalized. Before then it was crappy ... now it's great!!!!!

ForceCommander - Sep 13, 2007 - 01:24 PM
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I know that there are at least 2, maybe 3 coming with Bampf and I.

Is it sad to admit that the only reason I'm taking Nurgle is because it's the only painted team I have?

Wait, I mean, I'm playing Nurgle to help with team diversity!

Jamie

KarlLagerbottom - Sep 13, 2007 - 05:27 PM
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ForceCommander wrote:

What happened to those rocking Lizards?

KarlLagerbottom - Sep 20, 2007 - 11:03 AM
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We're down to single digits...9 days and counting. Smile

KarlLagerbottom - Sep 23, 2007 - 09:26 AM
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5 Days to go and the prizes keep rolling in.

Sweet Painted Lizzie Team up for grabs!

Nice Work Rune_Master...maybe you've forced me to bring Dwarfs in what is becoming a "Must Win" tourney. Smile

jaylazer - Sep 24, 2007 - 06:50 AM
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Yeah. Those lizards do look sweet.

They'll look nice in my display case. Smile

KarlLagerbottom - Sep 24, 2007 - 09:44 AM
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jaylazer wrote:

Yeah. Those lizards do look sweet.

They'll look nice in my display case. Smile

Hey wait one second...I never said I would lend them to you! Mad

Rune_Master - Sep 24, 2007 - 12:25 PM
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(murmuring) Odd number of entrants...I get to play...I win lizzies...

(murmuring) Odd number of entrants...I get to play...I win lizzies...

(murmuring) Odd number of entrants...I get to play...I win lizzies...

Rolling Eyes

yeah right, more like...

Odd number of entrants...I get to play...I give three opponents easy matches!

Still, I will go through the pics I took the other day and either post a few here or link to them on the BBFAC site... (for those not in the know, it's www.bloodbowlforacure.com)

KarlLagerbottom - Sep 24, 2007 - 06:08 PM
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Rune_Master wrote:

:murmur:murmur: Swipe the team while Rune_Master is playing.
:murmur:murmur: Swipe the team while Rune_Master is playing.
:murmur:murmur: Swipe the team while Rune_Master is playing.
Shocked

Who Me?

Rune_Master - Sep 25, 2007 - 12:07 PM
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http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g236/j4sstrom/BloodBowl%20For%20A%20Cure/team.jpg

A pic of the lizzie team...

they look better in person...but still look pretty good here...

now, if I can only figure out how to share the album in one link... Rolling Eyes

jaylazer - Sep 25, 2007 - 12:16 PM
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How is the Team Efficiency Ratio determined?

I have some good news. My friend can't make the tournament and has decided to sponsor me.

He's most likely going to reward me based on the carnage that I cause. (Only from Blocks though).

So the more injuries I cause the more money this great charity gets. So guys you'll just have to leave me a lot of juicy blocks. It is for charity. Smile

Rune_Master - Sep 25, 2007 - 12:23 PM
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jaylazer wrote:

T.E.R. is based on this formula-

(TD's scored - TD's allowed) + (INJ's caused - INJ's sustained) = T.E.R.
-since there is debate over which should be rated higher, I combined them. However, since this is only a three round tourney, there is a decent chance there will be a tie. For this award only, a tie will be broken with a Triple-Pow Challenge. (Nobody wants skulls when they roll, so how could I give a top coach award to the coach who rolls the most skulls!?)

As for the damage/scoring bonus from your silent benefactor, I will gladly accept his contribution and I hope you are destructive and a frequent visitor to the endzone. That said, I may be the only one there with that opinion! Wink

KarlLagerbottom - Sep 25, 2007 - 04:37 PM
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Hmmm...silent benefactor aye?

Perhaps I should have somone sponsor the number of ones or skulls I roll...then you'll see some numbers really climb.

ForceCommander - Sep 26, 2007 - 08:17 AM
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Will there still be a raffle?

Jamie

Rune_Master - Sep 26, 2007 - 08:33 AM
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ForceCommander wrote:

Will there still be a raffle?

Jamie

Hoping so.

Would likely be for the remaining figs and prizes after the trophy winners get theirs. Should include some Impact figs, Tritex gift Certificates, Charon gamer's satchels (if they arrive in time), autographed BloodBowl novels, and if there is enough involvement in the raffle, the custom pitch I am 95% done.

BTW, raffle ticket prices are:

$5 for 5
$10 for an arm length (yours, mine, whomevers)
$20 for 3 arm lengths (OOO, that's a bargain!)

KarlLagerbottom - Sep 27, 2007 - 06:23 PM
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Sweet....is it ok if I start naming them? Smile

EDIT: That's Rob'o' Skinko right up front. (Name thanks to GrooTheWanderer)

Rob'O'Skinko

jkarr - Sep 29, 2007 - 09:22 PM
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Thanks for a great tournament. It was a lot of fun and thank you so much for all the prizes. They are awesome and you really out did yourself. Awesome Matches. Had a great time playing.

Thanks again
It was a lot of fun.

KarlLagerbottom - Sep 30, 2007 - 07:58 AM
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Yep...I totally agree...Joe this was a great event! Good Job with the prize support, trophies, custom pitch, etc.

I hope you did well with the fun raising, and I will still be visiting your Diabetes Support Site to donate after the fact. When is the Diabetes Walk? When do we have until to sponsor your walk?

Please let me know. (I'm a lazy sod and can't just go to the site to look. Rolling Eyes

)

Rune_Master - Sep 30, 2007 - 01:57 PM
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Results:

Champion - Jason Karr - 3/0/0
2nd place - Jeremy Smith - 2/0/1
Highest T.E.R. (Best Coach) - Jason Karr +10
Top Rookie - Eric McClenahan
Wooden Spoon - Jake Campolo

Summary:

Special congrats to Eric, the rookie, for only allowing one TD in three matches. The one he allowed was in a 1-0 loss to JKarr in what amounted to the tournament championship.

Speaking of JKarr, how about only allowing 1 TD himself, while scoring seven, and inflicting 6 injuries!

The four tourney rookies had a commendable showing at 3/7/2.

Despite some disparity with experience in some of the match-ups, I think all the games were pretty evenly contested (only two were decided by more than two scores).

There was a great mix of teams as 12 different races were used by the 14 coaches in attendance.

Thanks from the T.O.-

I want to thank everyone who came out in support of this worthy cause. Especially the carloads from Harrisburg and Scranton making the 100+ mile drives early on a sat. morning. Thanks to your combined generosity, the BBFAC tournament was able to raise over $350 for the American Diabetes Association. Thank you all very much! Very Happy

I would also like to thank Showcase Comics in Bryn Mawr, PA for providing the space for this event. The BloodBowl community there is growing, a 7's league has been formed, and four tourney rookies "brought it" to the BBFAC. Things are looking bright for BloodBowl at Showcase Comics.

I also want to thank our generous prize sponsors:
Impact Miniatures
Charon Productions
Tritex Games
Matt Forbeck

Looking forward to next year already!

And I will have results and pics posted ASAP!

Joe Forsstrom
Tournament Organizer

bampf - Sep 30, 2007 - 05:51 PM
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Thanks a ton, Joe! Tourney was a lot of fun. Nice to participate in a laid back for-a-great-cause kinda BB event! Best wishes on your continued fund raising and your big walk!

Also, the roast beef and gravy fries at nearby Nicks was just gravy (quite literally) atop an excellent trip!

Rune_Master - Oct 03, 2007 - 07:32 AM
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KarlLagerbottom wrote:

I hope you did well with the fun raising, and I will still be visiting your Diabetes Support Site to donate after the fact. When is the Diabetes Walk? When do we have until to sponsor your walk?

Please let me know. (I'm a lazy sod and can't just go to the site to look. Rolling Eyes

)

Obviously, donations can be made for as much as you want and as often as you'd like!

But, if you want to make a contribution to my donation page before the Step Up Challenge on October 20th, please visit...

http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?px=3684795&pg=personal&fr_id=4590

Rune_Master - Oct 03, 2007 - 10:52 AM
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http://s57.photobucket.com/albums/g236/j4sstrom/BloodBowl%20For%20A%20Cure/

Pics from the event

Having some issues collecting all NAF numbers, when I get them I will enter results...

Rune_Master - Oct 05, 2007 - 12:07 PM
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Scores Entered!

Hope yours went up! Mine did, now I am in a tie for lowest ranked US Vamp coach! YES!

skummy - Oct 12, 2007 - 12:48 PM
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Looks like a good tourney, Eric and congrats on the victory, Jason. Sorry I missed the tourney season this year, and hopefully I can make it up for some carnage next time.